Divorce Law in Berkeley, California

Where to go & how to get help in Berkeley

Local agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations, plus the statewide and federal bodies that serve Berkeley.

• California Courts Self-Help Centeragency

  The official Judicial Branch of California self-help portal with step-by-step divorce guides, downloadable Judicial Council forms, and information on every stage of the dissolution process.

• California Courts — Family Law Facilitator Officesagency

  Every California superior court is required to maintain a Family Law Facilitator — a licensed attorney who provides free procedural guidance and form-completion assistance to self-represented parties in divorce, custody, and support cases.

• The State Bar of California — Lawyer Referral Servicebar referral

  Connects people with certified local attorneys who handle family law matters; referred attorneys must be in good standing with the State Bar and are required to offer an initial consultation at a reduced or no fee.

• USA.gov — Find legal aid and free legal serviceslegal aid

  Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.

• Legal Services Corporation — Get legal helplegal aid

  Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.

• American Bar Association — Free Legal Help & Lawyer Referralbar referral

  Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.

• USA.gov — State attorney generalagency

  Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.